Family Advocate
Location: US, MN, St. Paul
Department: Family Services
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Associate Degree
Industry: Education Management
Function: Other

Company profile:
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey &amp; Washington Counties (Community Action) was established in 1964 as a program of the War on Poverty. Community Action Agencies became the service delivery arm of the Federal Office of Economic Opportunity. As the only continuously funded anti-poverty program in the country, our mission is to reduce poverty and its impact on people in Ramsey and Washington counties.Community Action is involved in grassroots public policy and community engagement activities, such as voter registration drives, legislative hearings, advocacy and education activities. 

Job description:
Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Family Services Manager, this seasonal position is responsible for providing case management services to families and children, engaging parents to assist them in meeting individualized goals and integrating classroom curriculum in the home environment.  Duties include the recruitment, enrollment and orientation of families; assessment and monitoring of family needs and referral to appropriate resources.  This position provides home visits and assists in the development and facilitation of parent groups.Essential Functions (Not All Inclusive)Responsible for recruiting eligible children and maintaining full enrollment in assigned centers. Provide orientation to new families in the Head Start program.In conjunction with the health staff, support families in developing a dental and medical home and access to appropriate health insurance.Assist in the collection of required medical information.Assist assigned families in developing a written Family Partnership Agreement and provide follow-up to monitor the document progress.Provide families with information about community resources, assist them in accessing services, and provide follow-up up to ensure that family needs are met. Provide home visits and conferences to support families. Assist in developing and facilitating parent groups and workshops.Plan and conduct meetings with parents, staff and/or community agencies and schools. Assist in developing and carrying through with an appropriate plan of action.Observe and monitor children with special needs and mental health issues by ensuring that referral procedures are in place.Assist in classrooms to support children identified with behavioral concerns.

Requirements:
QualificationsAA Degree in Human Services or Behavioral Sciences or related degree and 2 years of experience working with children and/or families in diverse communities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.Karen, Spanish, Somali speaking STRONGLY preferred Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word) and Gmail.Must be able to navigate and enter data in a complex database.Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation on a daily basis is required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb stairs and perform home visits in the community.Knowledge of Head Start preferred.Experience with child care subsidies preferred.

Benefits:
M-F 40 hrs/week, 9-10 months a year.Pay Rate:$19.02/hr$19.50/hr bilingual Community Action offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, health, dental &amp; life insurance, retirement, employee discount programs and more.